Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In addition to this observation here at Smart Meetings, there were a host of other observations—as well as celebrations—we made on the second day of IMEX America 2024. Swingers Las Vegas Will Bring a Whole New Adventure for Groups Swingers Las Vegas is slated to open this November 2024, in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Key 2024 Event Tech Trends Unveiled at Strata’s Insight Event Attendees at the Strata Insights event, at The Ned in London before Christmas, were treated to a preview of some of the most important tech trends which will shape the events industry in 2024 and beyond. Two examples were presented. Two examples were presented.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

M ore on Evolving B-to-B Events: How Outdoor Retailer’s Shows Have Evolved, Plus New Features Rolling Out in 2024 IBM Think Kicks Off a New Chapter with an Agile, Personalized Flagship Experience 1. The post Take a Tour of INBOUND 2023: Wearable Tech, Accessibility and Communities appeared first on Event Marketer. Agency : Agency EA.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 25, 2024

1 conference for creators of the brand experience immersed a global audience of b-to-b and b-to-c marketers, trade show organizers, agency executives, meeting planners, event strategists and tech specialists in hands-on workshops, creative group work, panel sessions, booth exhibits and a festival-themed Ex Awards ceremony.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What does 2024 hold for the events industry? Let’s take a look at the top event trends that will shape 2024. Southern-Indian fusion, Japanese with an Italian twist, Korean-Mexican mash-ups—2024 events will include ingredients, flavors, and styles from multiple cultures and cuisines. In 2024, we’ll see more activity-based events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

Yet as audience expectations shift and technology advances, organisers must rise to the challenges of 2025 or face being left behind particularly as 44% of attendees now deem the use of tech vital for event engagement according to the Freeman report.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 20, 2024

The approximately 15-minute experience walked attendees through Kia in-vehicle tech, like Highway Driving Assist 2 and Remote Smart Parking Assist 2, as narrators described the technology. We made it easy for those at the vanguard of technology to understand the true consumer benefits, as well as Kia’s elevated branding and image.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

– Show to Produce Most Comprehensive ‘Live’ A-Z of Event Organising – CHS Leeds have announced speakers and content for its award-winning educational seminars which will take place at The Royal Armouries, 23 rd April. I really think we’re going to deliver, and what’s more, we’re giving them something to take away with them.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A lot of times, it’s a kind of homecoming for the tech folks.” Simone White, SVP-AfroTech and Live Events Since 2016, AfroTech has been the place where inclusive tech companies and Black professionals and innovators meet. A lot of times, it’s a kind of homecoming for the tech folks. The media company, under Blavity Inc.,

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Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

Consider inviting some of your members, speakers, or past attendees to check out your top platform choices and provide their feedback. Top Features: Centralized speaker center Digital waiver tool Live polling and surveys Event analytics Price: Available upon request. The 9 Best Mobile Event & Conference Apps for 2024.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

From venue maps to speaker session schedules, your attendees can access everything they need instantaneously, without the clutter of physical event materials. The best conference apps allow event planners to easily communicate with different stakeholders, including attendees, speakers, and sponsors. Smoother communication.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

Smart Meetings reports that The NPE: The Plastics Show this May plans to host an indoor/outdoor, 10,500-net-square-foot recycling center that will feature live demos, a Circularity Hub, recycling and sustainability zones for exhibitors, and a Sustainability Stage with more than 25 speakers highlighting solutions. Decarbonization? Waste-free?

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In 2024, the demand for comprehensive and feature-rich event management software continues to escalate. Developers can access Swoogo’s API documentation to create custom integrations, ensuring the platform fits seamlessly into existing tech stacks. Content Management : Easy updates to agendas and speaker information.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2022

Today, we have capabilities to deliver live holograms of speakers with little to no latency for real-time interactions with an audience of any size and costs have been reduced dramatically,” shared O’Reilly in a recent chat. “If Using hologram technology is no longer limited to big-budget events or sci-fi movies.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To help launch a new product more exciting and engaging, this blog shares 35 creative product launch event ideas with real-world examples to consider in 2024. This works especially well for tech products. Have a lineup of speakers, demos, entertainment, and product experts. Let’s dive in!

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? Good speakers, entertaining visuals, or games keep people interested. Example : A software company hosts an annual tech conference where developers learn about the latest programming tools.

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Attendease

MAY 16, 2024

The event sector is no exception, as event planners and managers are starting to experiment with tech to enhance events and the planning process. In fact, many event trends for 2024 are skewing heavily toward the digital world. billion in 2024. Smart glasses are wearable devices that can perform various tech capabilities.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. This kind of conference often features multiple speakers, who each present information on related topics. There’s no lead speaker. Because of this, summits usually feature influential speakers.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

At Mobile World Congress 2024, the rapid advance of artificial intelligence is on display through “spatial computing” applications that will affect meetings, including augmented reality, virtual reality, and 3D teleconferencing. Are Real-Feel Virtual Meetings Almost Here? See image below.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 3, 2025

From cost savings to engagement, today’s registration tech does more than just manage attendee lists; it’s a strategic tool that up levels the whole event experience. However, according to the State of Event Marketing 2024 report, 78.5% Youll discover: Why modern registration tools are essential. In fact, 80.4%

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

My January 15, 2024 article “ Concerns about using facial analysis at events ” generated much discussion. “ This, of course, is exactly what Moutafis admits happens if clients use Zenus technology with any other tech that identifies individuals. Badge scanning tech is common at meetings.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Deciding which events you’ll attend in 2024 ahead of time will make scheduling your year a lot easier. That’s why we’ve curated a list of the must-attend event planning events of 2024. Event Tech Live. Tech geeks unite! Event Tech Live is for planners eager to learn about and try new event technologies.

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SevenEvents

JANUARY 20, 2025

Case Study: The 2024 Hybrid UK Tech Summit The UK Tech Summit, held in London in 2024, was a pioneering example of hybrid event success. The success of events like the UK Tech Summit highlights how technology can enhance attendee experiences and make events more inclusive.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Tech Track also features a start-up competition, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. I will be addressing the ‘apocalyptic inefficiency’, as I see it, across the industry and explore the tech we need to tackle this. WTM London 2024 takes place from 5th – 7th November at ExCeL London.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

The summit will also feature panel events, evening networking sessions and a keynote speech during the event’s opening ceremony from International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, ahead of the year’s biggest sporting celebration, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Picture this: Your keynote speaker calls to cancel five days before your event. Prepare for the unexpected: A speaker no-show? Pre-Event Preparation : Turn up marketing, confirm speakers, finalize partnerships, and tweak ticket pricing for maximum attendance. Do they have the tech you needsound systems or projectors?

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Top hospitality conferences for sales, branding, and marketing Whether you’re in event planning, hotel sales, or venue operations, the top hospitality conferences of 2024 have something to offer every business in the industry. In 2024, the Independent Lodging Conference (ILC) (A.K.A. have been announced.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

That was back in the day when the streaming tech neighborhood of IMEX America sprawled across the middle of the show floor, and VCs were throwing money at companies with names like TeeVid, Eventory and ShoFlo. Where Does Event Tech Consolidation Leave Virtual Experience Planners? Simple doesn’t mean a single tool, however.

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EventMB

AUGUST 22, 2024

Meanwhile, the Freeman Trends 2024 Report states that easy access to educational content is the most valuable aspect of online events. Meanwhile, 53 percent reported at least one-fourth of attendees aren’t first-language English speakers.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2023

While speakers shared proven tips and tricks, best practices and trends in sustainability, design, DE&I, tech and more, one theme in particular wove throughout several sessions: the importance of building one-of-a-kind experiences.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The events speakers are really bringing their companys experience to life. For attendees, its the opposite experience of the traditional session hosted in a basic breakout room, where speakers talk at attendees and leave little invitation for conversation or engagement.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 3, 2024

We extend a heartfelt thank you to all the participants of CSE Live 2024, a one-of-a-kind event that showcased the pinnacle of creativity, innovation, and idea-building in the Canadian event community. You can learn more about all our speakers here. To view photos from the 2024 Gala, click here.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A 2024 study by the American Psychiatric Association found that about 30% of respondents aged 18 to 34 said they feel lonely every day or several times per week. Planners can source speakers, design sessions and curate pre-, during- and post-event communications to address these not-so-fun emotions as well as the good ones.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Philadelphia will host WrestleMania 40 in 2024 and was recently selected as a FIFA World Cup Host City for the summer of 2026. Philadelphia is undergoing an unprecedented development boom , driven by the city’s tech, educational and medical institutions, and a flourishing life sciences sector. Plan with Confidence. Making Connections.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Read on for an overview of the year’s stand-out strategies and their implications for 2024. COCA-COLA MAKES ‘REAL MAGIC’ WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GenAI has been the talk of the industry all year, but Coke became one of the first to meaningfully experiment with the tech when it unveiled “Create Real Magic” over the spring.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 3, 2024

As a final HOORAH, we’ve compiled a short review of the Top 6 articles to help you review your wins and plan for 2024. Attend these stellar conferences in 2024. What better way to start the year than filling out your calendar with event planning conferences for 2024? Grab your champagne and take a trip with us down memory lane!

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ePly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Rather than just a calendar of events, promotion should include video snippets of speakers, demonstrations, and entertainment. Other pre-event engagement ideas include use of a non-invasive countdown timer, notices of pre-registration deadlines and discounts, host-city facts, and featured events and speaker highlights.

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